The hands-on Model Shop Supervisor oversees all aspects of in-house prototype model shop builds for medical devices and other technology systems. The scope of work supervised includes building appearance models (non-functional props), functional prototypes, fabricating components, building subassemblies, to a high level of finish quality where appropriate.

The manager ensures a safe, clean, organized and controlled environment, working closely with in-house design engineers and external suppliers and clients.

The Supervisor leads, directly manages and participates in day-to-day activities of highly-skilled Prototype Model Makers and others. The Supervisor prioritizes Model Shop requests, schedules jobs/reports on status and matches assignments to individual skill levels. This position estimates scope and manages to budget and timeline in collaboration with the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Above all, ensure safety of Engenious team members who work in the shop and guests who visit it.
• Establish and maintain a culture of safety, quality, efficiency, organization, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of in-house prototype model shop builds for medical devices and technology systems.
• Manage inventory, material, tools, equipment, preventative maintenance, people and work for on-schedule, within-budget and quality execution of all prototype model shop activities.
• Plan, propose and manage efficient project work including inputs/outputs, labor, expenses and timeline.
• Plan and deliver regular training and coaching to the model shop team and others.
• Coordinate with Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Test Engineers, Technicians as well as clients, suppliers and other partners.
• Manage and report metrics and job status for the model shop, including safety, quality and financial metrics.
• Position-specific physical requirements: this job requires standing for extended periods of time, and the ability to lift and move objects as heavy as 50 lbs. The job also requires the ability to safely and skillfully operate shop tools and power tools.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintain professional relationships, communication, demeanor, appearance and work environment.
• Work for the collective good, giving others the benefit of the doubt.
• Work collaboratively with a sense of urgency, ownership and attention to detail.
• Internally driven for productivity.
• Maintain healthy work/life balance.
• Makes it happen, not just there when it happens.
• Able to think on her/his feet.
• Self-aware, others-aware, situationally aware.
• Humble, but self-confident.
• Adjust focus on detail or broader view to suit situation.